I agree that Tangradi seems like one of those guys who just doesn’t fit in here. I don’t know what it is, but he has been offered opportunities to perform and just hasn’t been able to cut it. He might benefit from different scenery, and I think Boychuk can adequately take that spot.

It’s not unprecedented for players to perform better in a different system or environment. Neal and Niskanen didn’t seem to be doing all that well in Dallas, for example, but seem to be fitting in here. Package Tangradi with maybe a surplus D-man or two and let’s see what we can get for him.

Boychuck is an upgrade over Tangradi. The guy has created some chances and always finishes his check. The latter of which i wasn't expecting. Tangradi goes into the corner and whiffs on the D man and the puck. Thats about it.

It's Boychuk over Tangradi. Personally I think Jeffrey is far better than both of them. I'd leave him on the second line for a few games. From what I've seen he has a far better shot than both of those guys and his stats at the NHL level indicate he's the better player. Heck just watching him on the ice he looks better and creates more chances than those other two.